Varun Aaron set for comeback

Varun Aaron, the India and Delhi Daredevils fast bowler, has almost recovered from the injury that has kept him out since December last year and is expected to be able to bowl in the IPL within a week, according to franchise mentor TA Sekar.

Aaron had to pull out of the Test squad for the Australia tour with a stress injury to his back. His last game was India's second ODI against West Indies in Visakhapatnam in December 2011. He impressed with his pace and control before his short stint with the Indian team was ended by injury. Aaron has had a history of back trouble, having suffered two stress fractures soon after he made his Ranji Trophy debut for Jharkhand in the 2008-09 season.

Sekar said that while Aaron was on the verge of regaining full fitness, Daredevils were not willing to take any chances with him. "He is getting very close to 100 percent fitness," he said. "I think, in maybe a week, he should be ready to bowl in the IPL."

"These fast bowler's injuries, you cannot rush, because if it recurs, then he goes back by another two months. We are playing it very safe. He is almost ready to bowl, but we want him to be mentally [prepared], because he hasn't played for a long time. Mentally also he should be match fit."

Awww ! My BOY ! Had been waiting for you for so LONG. Finally ! DD will only get stronger with Varun Aaron's come back ! Way to GO. :)

mukesh_LOVE.cricket
on April 23, 2012, 11:26 GMT

guys please don't put him under unnecessary pressure , let him come in bowl fast , he is a definite test prospect (that is if he stays injury free) , and pace of 140s is good but international batsmen are used to it so don't expect any miracles

rkannancrown
on April 23, 2012, 11:06 GMT

@class_shows - Munaf was never express pace. He used to be 135 - 140 and has now slowed down to 120. However, it would be good to see Varun & Umesh bowl together at 145+.

on April 23, 2012, 8:07 GMT

@satish619chandar - Poor Dale is hunting alone!! Yes , u are right, if he has the support of either of Varun or umesh, it will be totally different opposition!!!!

mukesh_LOVE.cricket
on April 23, 2012, 7:32 GMT

Better allow him to recover well so that he can play for india , keep him away from useless ipl , hope he doesn't cut down on pace once he become an established player , i remember munaf patel was a real fast bowler when he arrived on the international scene

on April 23, 2012, 5:53 GMT

arron rock the match of pune vs dd.. the fastest indian is ready to hunt.

satish619chandar
on April 23, 2012, 3:36 GMT

As of now since he is going to bowl in a week, it will be best for DD.. What an attack they got.. Any team with Morne, Umesh and Varun can really rock.. Sheer pace attack.. Can they load one of Varun or Umesh to Deccan please.. Dale is bowling absolutely stunning spells but without any support from the other end!!

777aditya
on April 23, 2012, 1:21 GMT

great to see Varun Aaron back in the hunt - hardly got to see him yet anyways! just 3-4 matches

DD is spoiled for choices really when it comes to pace bowlers - Aaron, Yadav, Morkel, Agarkar, Bracewell, Irfan, Russell - I think TA Sekhar has picked gems! no wonder they are doing so well - of course their batting is awesome as well!

Aussasinator
on April 22, 2012, 13:42 GMT

The only obstacle in his path is Dhoni. But Varun boy, 140-142 is good enough to serve India. Dont stretch too much and break down again in the Australian way . Umesh and Aaron in Ozland would have earned India a win or two actually.

sachin_champ
on April 22, 2012, 10:03 GMT

All d best Varun ... and hit the deck hard .But I dont think Dhoni will show his faith in him . Last year Umesh was sitting on the bench in England through out and Team India was playing with bowler like Praveen Kumar and other inured bowlers .

on April 23, 2012, 13:36 GMT

Awww ! My BOY ! Had been waiting for you for so LONG. Finally ! DD will only get stronger with Varun Aaron's come back ! Way to GO. :)

mukesh_LOVE.cricket
on April 23, 2012, 11:26 GMT

guys please don't put him under unnecessary pressure , let him come in bowl fast , he is a definite test prospect (that is if he stays injury free) , and pace of 140s is good but international batsmen are used to it so don't expect any miracles

rkannancrown
on April 23, 2012, 11:06 GMT

@class_shows - Munaf was never express pace. He used to be 135 - 140 and has now slowed down to 120. However, it would be good to see Varun & Umesh bowl together at 145+.

on April 23, 2012, 8:07 GMT

@satish619chandar - Poor Dale is hunting alone!! Yes , u are right, if he has the support of either of Varun or umesh, it will be totally different opposition!!!!

mukesh_LOVE.cricket
on April 23, 2012, 7:32 GMT

Better allow him to recover well so that he can play for india , keep him away from useless ipl , hope he doesn't cut down on pace once he become an established player , i remember munaf patel was a real fast bowler when he arrived on the international scene

on April 23, 2012, 5:53 GMT

arron rock the match of pune vs dd.. the fastest indian is ready to hunt.

satish619chandar
on April 23, 2012, 3:36 GMT

As of now since he is going to bowl in a week, it will be best for DD.. What an attack they got.. Any team with Morne, Umesh and Varun can really rock.. Sheer pace attack.. Can they load one of Varun or Umesh to Deccan please.. Dale is bowling absolutely stunning spells but without any support from the other end!!

777aditya
on April 23, 2012, 1:21 GMT

great to see Varun Aaron back in the hunt - hardly got to see him yet anyways! just 3-4 matches

DD is spoiled for choices really when it comes to pace bowlers - Aaron, Yadav, Morkel, Agarkar, Bracewell, Irfan, Russell - I think TA Sekhar has picked gems! no wonder they are doing so well - of course their batting is awesome as well!

Aussasinator
on April 22, 2012, 13:42 GMT

The only obstacle in his path is Dhoni. But Varun boy, 140-142 is good enough to serve India. Dont stretch too much and break down again in the Australian way . Umesh and Aaron in Ozland would have earned India a win or two actually.

sachin_champ
on April 22, 2012, 10:03 GMT

All d best Varun ... and hit the deck hard .But I dont think Dhoni will show his faith in him . Last year Umesh was sitting on the bench in England through out and Team India was playing with bowler like Praveen Kumar and other inured bowlers .

on April 22, 2012, 5:54 GMT

Happy to see him back... But expect little more pace from him.. He was much quicker in early than he was when he was selected in the Indian Team.. Has he lost pace??? The reason I ask is, I saw the clips where he bowled against a local team and he was consistently hitting over 145!! Lets wait and see !!!!

sachin_vvsfan
on April 22, 2012, 4:43 GMT

I wish some one like umesh yadav or araon or even munaf was available in Asia cup instead of 'Best pacer' Dinda or praveen kumar

riprock
on April 22, 2012, 3:33 GMT

He's one rare entity in Indian cricket.
Aaron, Umesh, Zak, Ishant and Sreesanth should be India's regular test bowlers. And Zak, Umesh, Irfan, Ashok Dinda and Vinay in the limited overs formats.

on April 21, 2012, 16:51 GMT

I am sure when it comes to the National team dhoni will prefer the mediocre medium kumars praveen and vinay. Thats the difference between dada and dhoni …dada was a team builders and he encouraged fast bowlers like zaheer and Nehra.

Empty-Sequence
on April 21, 2012, 16:16 GMT

Did disappoint us with the pace at which he bowled. With the kind of bowling action and physique he posses, wouldn't be a bit surprise to see him turnout to be a medium pacer like Munaf Zaheer & Co.Unfortunately Ishant & Sreesanth still remains a better prospect than him.

xylo
on April 21, 2012, 16:05 GMT

I hope he is not covering up an injury to be able to play in the IPL. If not, welcome back.

on April 21, 2012, 16:00 GMT

varon should be a regular bolwer in team to gain some experience......he will become like morne morkel...one day

rahulcricket007
on April 21, 2012, 14:17 GMT

LETS HOPE HE GETS SELECTED IN THE TEST TEAM IN PLACE OF ISHANT WKTLESS SHARMA .

on April 21, 2012, 12:10 GMT

Varun Aaron is going to be back and its really going to be awesome.He is not only quick but this jarkhand express also knows many techniques to fool the batsman.Finally the Jarkhand express "Varun Aaron" is back.

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on April 21, 2012, 12:10 GMT

Varun Aaron is going to be back and its really going to be awesome.He is not only quick but this jarkhand express also knows many techniques to fool the batsman.Finally the Jarkhand express "Varun Aaron" is back.

rahulcricket007
on April 21, 2012, 14:17 GMT

LETS HOPE HE GETS SELECTED IN THE TEST TEAM IN PLACE OF ISHANT WKTLESS SHARMA .

on April 21, 2012, 16:00 GMT

varon should be a regular bolwer in team to gain some experience......he will become like morne morkel...one day

xylo
on April 21, 2012, 16:05 GMT

I hope he is not covering up an injury to be able to play in the IPL. If not, welcome back.

Empty-Sequence
on April 21, 2012, 16:16 GMT

Did disappoint us with the pace at which he bowled. With the kind of bowling action and physique he posses, wouldn't be a bit surprise to see him turnout to be a medium pacer like Munaf Zaheer & Co.Unfortunately Ishant & Sreesanth still remains a better prospect than him.

on April 21, 2012, 16:51 GMT

I am sure when it comes to the National team dhoni will prefer the mediocre medium kumars praveen and vinay. Thats the difference between dada and dhoni …dada was a team builders and he encouraged fast bowlers like zaheer and Nehra.

riprock
on April 22, 2012, 3:33 GMT

He's one rare entity in Indian cricket.
Aaron, Umesh, Zak, Ishant and Sreesanth should be India's regular test bowlers. And Zak, Umesh, Irfan, Ashok Dinda and Vinay in the limited overs formats.

sachin_vvsfan
on April 22, 2012, 4:43 GMT

I wish some one like umesh yadav or araon or even munaf was available in Asia cup instead of 'Best pacer' Dinda or praveen kumar

on April 22, 2012, 5:54 GMT

Happy to see him back... But expect little more pace from him.. He was much quicker in early than he was when he was selected in the Indian Team.. Has he lost pace??? The reason I ask is, I saw the clips where he bowled against a local team and he was consistently hitting over 145!! Lets wait and see !!!!

sachin_champ
on April 22, 2012, 10:03 GMT

All d best Varun ... and hit the deck hard .But I dont think Dhoni will show his faith in him . Last year Umesh was sitting on the bench in England through out and Team India was playing with bowler like Praveen Kumar and other inured bowlers .